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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

Woman's Fight Against Time.
When a woman begins to show her
age, the first part to lose its firm.
youthful contour is the face and chin,
then the neck and bust and no amount
of alum-w water washes nor "astringent
pomades" will restore lirmness to the
flabby muscles, and it then becomes
necessary to look about for some other
beauty that nature spared little long
er. The upper part Of the arms and
the back keep their VIII teness and deli
cacy long after the rest OF the woman
is Idsse. For that reason was the ".
shaped back invented. and therefore
were sleeveless waists made which
leave the arm exposed up above the
shoulder. Long gloves hide many a
wrinkled hand and withcred forearm,
and the modestly high front of the
waste wells the faded bust, while the
black velvet ribbon tied tightly around
the throat retains the loose flesh in its
snug embrace. while il whitens the rest
of the neck by contrast, and il also
sustains the baggy double chin, togeth-
Ell with the wrinkle annihilator, ="
which is made of alum, parafline and a
little sweet almond oil. --San Francisco
ArgoHdUt.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04


TX Senator Dorsey was never shava in
hi, lie.
The President wear III inch collar
and No. Il shoe
san Francis 20 is to have astatue Of Liz
berty in ne sandstone.
Howe Is is in Washington IN uring
people Tor a new novel
Many New YORK ladies wear japanese
morning robes, slippers ami all.
Jumper lage has broken tho worlds
record by caring six eet lour inches.
Cnicu.o to have new water tunnel
four miles .ong and eight feet in diameter.
Miss ann Hayes, daughter OF the ex-
President, VIA winter IN tbs bermudas.
Mrs. Wilbur T. storey has refused 49,
% for her interest in the hicago Tines
Gen. Joe Johnson has contributed slO)
10 the Lee Monument Fund of Richmond,
Va.
High license in Minnesota has driven
ope-tuiri Of the saloons out Of business
since january l. AMI IA three months an
other third will havo gone.
Mount williamson, in lnyo. Cal. Is the
grandest peaS in the nited Ntates. III
stands l50yD feet high Two or three sum
nits are inaccessible.
Girls save your isses Tor your better
half i. you ore SO lucky a. To get one
Nobody will appreciate them more, and
YOU will have no cause or regret.
Edison's taking mach n vi soon lie on
the market at "a retail price of Slh You
can Ia X into IL as you would into tele-
phone AM there IL wll remain for all
time.
A pleasant few against the window Of
the state house at Salem, Oregon, last
week with such force that u went through
the glass, making ii Clean, rolnd mole, ana
tell dead inside.
The chief of the equipment division OF
tho postoflics department Washington,
has been in tha service OF the department.
for 30 years. tie should know a good
mail. 80 when he sees it,
The late KING of Dude ruled with abso-
lutte sway the 900 retainers within the
domain OF his palace. / espite the a. 300
90 pension paid 10 him annually by the
Anglo-lndian government, Ae was always
deeply in debt.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04
a month allowed him by his mo,lcr l.


in the fashionable world. He passed
his time between love adventures. the
theatres and the green table. Then
little by little his elegance and his
ec~entricities began to be talked about.
Clubs were not as plentiful as they are
now, but the gilded youth and tho
gamesters had a few of them where
lovers of the green cloth could amuso
themselves.
Zone evening when tho Vicomtc Ro-
land, after having won considerable
sum from one of his friends, offered
him his revenge, his opponent rose
and, pushing away the cards, looked at
him in singular manner
well. no. Roland, said he; what
with your luck with women and your
luck with cards, you have too much
luck for one man.
Roland, though somewhat choleric,
demanded no explanation, and content
ed himself with laughing
Some days after, the project of
police announced himself to the general
at his chateau. What passed between
them | do not know. All that is known
Of the affair is that they returned to-
gether to Paris.
AT IL o. clock OF the evening follow
ing that interview the vicomte was
seated at a table playing ecarte. He
had just won 10 successive games from
an Englshman, who passing through
Paris on his way home, had been intro
duced at the club by one of the mem
bers. Roland had considerable sum
before him. The loser had just risen,
and. before leaving the table, had bow
ed thrice, when an elderly gentleman
approached the table.
"'Will the V,comte Roland permit
me to take the gentleman's revenge"
The young man paled. 1t was his
| father.
"'As you arc bold player | offer
you bold game. 1t will be useless for
you to say that it is too high. Read.
And the general handed a note folded
twice.
The vicomte glanced over it and
shuddered visibly.
''Do YOU accept?'
ale bowed. The general seated
himself opposite his son. cut a king and
dealt the cards. He won the first hand.
When it was the vicomte's deal he
trembled slightly and a strange light
shone in his eyes; nevertheless he
played on. The general won again.
The vicomte rose. pale as ghost,
and in smothering voice 81 d:
'In an hour sir, shall have acquit-
ted myself "
He left the room without another
word.
On the following morning the guard
ians of the Bots dc Bouogne brought in
the body of the Vicomte Roland. IL ;
head was blown to pieces, his hand
still grasping the pistol. In a portfo-
Ito was found an unsigned scrap of
paper. on which were the words:
1.-THE loser VIII bio. out his brains
he pretended Engilsiiman was an
accomplished card-sharper sent by the
project of police. The three bows had
been the sign agreed upon between him
and the general to indicate that the
vicomtc had cheated.
The game was one for life and
death between father and son. Both
were dishonor.d-tho son By his own
act, the father by the sons. But this
dishonor was a secret. which threaten
ell TO become an open shame. Death
could st.fle 1.-THE sons death or the
fathers. for the stern old soldier
would himself have disgraccd his son
had that son not kept their pact The
price of the general secrecy was his
sons life"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04
ITCHING PILES.

and singing; most mt night; worse by
scratching. II allowed to continue tn.
mors form. which often bleed and ulcerate,
becoming very sore. SVAYNE's OINTMENT
stops tie tic ing and bleeding. heals ul-
Ceratlou. and IN many cases removes the
tumors. IL D., e uaily efhCaclouS in curing
al Skin Diseases Or. ~ Az NE q son,
Proprletors lhiada phia. SyArNEis ONT
MENl can lie ottD nd Of druggists. sent
~ mail for 30 Cents.
The distance from Queenstown TO New
York i, mi a.. as sailed .y the Umbria
on her re otf ..'.frt IA "A TO-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

Gen. O.. O. Howard Ordered q iot TO day
for him, elf AMI fl ends in IAN Francisco,
and one OF our great houses say they have
iust had an order TOR + sc GO, es or firm
in l.on.on. b. most or people thought the
loud talk made over IL Wa roth, but il i
certa My winning tie confidence of thu
good people of this country very fast, for
IL l. known 10 lie reforming drunk ards
very fast. Ten eminent physicians testi-
led be ore >. court in case lnvolv-
ing Is claims. that 1t had done for their
patients all il was advertised 10 To- for q
wonder. This is remarkable. no pro
rrie or sits quiet watching lis MoNle win
its way.
Co. Charles Marshall, Cen. Lees chief
Of stall. is now "a resident of Baltimore
and a prominent democrat
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

Philadelphia Is considering the erection
of statues TO Wa hington, Franklin, Rit
tenhouse and Logan on the squares named
after them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

A Brook n medium" who gave n
seance IN ochester, produced an alleged
pencil 81 etch of jean lngelow, which rep.
resentet her a "A man.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

II n cough disturbs your sleep, take Piso's
Cure for Consumption and rest well
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

Destined to become great cty-two
railroads. three more hu. ding. Farmers,
business men, merchants, REGULATORS buy
ing on account of mid climate and rich
lands O cheap end destined to become
worth thousands per acre. You cannot
get there too quick. N you only buy five
or ten acres it will lead to n fortune 90
and see for yourself. For particulars w.
SNAlI. Jr.. kansas CITY. Mo-. or c. NJ.
MEIrK A 90 r-oor 10
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

FREE IT NrB uA>> ONlY: An ele.
egant Carving at knife, fork and Steel. }
in satn-lined case. Address at once, Il. w.
TAN-III a Co. - State Street, Chicago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

Mrs. Mark Popkins, who is said TO be
worth q tout 0On.00O, is noted for her
charity She has given 10 Great Earring
ton church W ich cost sl5O,001 besides
paying the minister salary
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

IL IS said that lola has final written a
novel so nasty that TIN name OF it cannot
even be TRANSACTED 'uto nglish
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

For Bronchial Asthmatic and Pulmona-
ry complaints. browns Bronchial
TrochesN have remarkable curative prom
critics Soii on V - bovos
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04
A Confidential Letter, Da;el Oct. !, 1887,
Which We Publish by Permission Under


later Letter, Dated Oc -, 1857.
entlemen;
Some months ago / received your .etter
OF inquiry Ny daughter ha, been taking
your syrup for mOnthS. now using the
seventh bottle ha- been on ner acN bed
ridden SIX months with liver consumption.
Since using your remedy has had two
large Assesses of the liver which has Teen
cured by using your syrup. Ter llIe mas
been saved, we all believe tro n its use.
Vet she is in a very feeble condition and
takes no medicine whatever, except your
syrup. !, myself think 10 he greatest
blood tonic known, and firmly believe had
we known OF tia year earlier my daughter
would today Do IN sound health. have
had best medical skill also Travelled eX-
tensively for ner good, but IN all never
found its equal. 1 have prescribed 1t to
my patients and have in every case had
the most desired eject.
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lonia Mich.
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jackson, Mich.
Gentlemen;
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

During the past winter no less than one
hundred children have burned to death.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

Invest at Lamar. Mo-.
The young Kansas City of the west. For
particulars w. SMALL, Jr., Kansas CITY
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-11-05

Notice is hereby given, that the partnership lately
subssting between John D. Young and William W:
Nash Of Ottawa, Illinois, under the firm name OF
Young & Nash. was dissolved on the I'd day Of OVEN
ber A. d. 1887, by mutual consent All debts owing 70
the said partnership are to be received by the said
william W. Nash. and all demands on the said rtner-
ship are TO be presented TO said Nash for payment
JOHN d. YOUNG.
WILLIAM w. NASH.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-11-05
From MarSellleS,

Nov. 4th, 1SS7.-The meetings at the
Universalist church are growing in interest
at this writing. They have been held ev-
cry evening this week so far. Rev. L. W..
Brigam purposes closing on Sunday eve
ming next when the doctrines peculiar to
the Universalist church will be presented.
All are cordially invited.
We are Informed that the Marseilles
Meas has leased the Rink for six months
A man by the name of Murphy who
was at work for Mr.. Fisher digging wells
was killed yesterday by dsmps In we'll
about four miles South of Seneca. 1t
seems that they, Mr.. Fisher and Murphy,
had taken contract to bore down deeper
for water In an old we'll, which was about
40 feet deep. They began and had reached
some eighty feet In depth when Mr..
Murphy went down into the we'll to arrange
something about the boring machinery.
Before he reached the bottom of the orig
inal well the damp affected him 80 that he
fell and In some way struck feet downward
into the new bored hole which was sixteen
Inches In diameter and went clear to the
bottom. MIR. Fisher went after him and
fell across the hole in the bottom of the
old well. They were rescued by David
Shelton and son who were digging well
on the next farm. Mr. Fisher may live,
but Mr. Murphy was already dead when
taken out.
The roller mill is progressing finely.
The mansard roof makes a large and
pleasing addition to the building. 1t is
nearly ready for the machinery.
The oat meal people are busily at work.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-11-05

The Lumber business formerly conducted by
Young Nash, will be carried on at the old stand BY
noy5-lw W. W. NASH.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-11-05
CLARENCE GRIGGS,

AWOfftSN az LuU.
CTATE OF ILLINOIS. LA SALLE CoUNTY-sa
y Probate Court OF La Sale County, TO ne December
Term A. d. 1887.
John Hellfrich, Executor of the last will and tesla.
ment Of Margaretha Seller, deceased rs The Unknown
frich Lorenzo Fresten and George W. Ravens, Exec.
utOr OF the last will and testament OF John Seller, de.
ceased. Petition.
Affidavit OF the non residence Of Tie Unknown Heirs
of Margaretha Seller. deceased, defendants above
named having been filed In the office Of the clerk OF the
Probate Court of La Sale county, notice Is hereby
gwen to the said The Unknown Heirs OF Margaretha
Seller deceesed, that the said plaintiff, John Hefrich
Executor of the last will and testament of Margaretha
Seller deceased, has ed his petition in the said Pro-
bate Court OF La Sale county for an order on said
George W. Ravens rs such Executor, to turn over to
petitioner, Executor Of the last Will and testament
of Margaretha Seller deceased certain undisposed Of
Of said estate OF John Seller, deceased and that
a summons has been issued out OF said court against
you, returnabe at the November term, A. D. 1887, OF
said court to be holden the third Monday OF Novem
ber A. d. 1887 at the Court House In Ottawa, in La
Sale county, Illinois.
Margaret Seller deceased shall personally be and ap-
pear before said Probate Court OF La Sale county on
House in said county on the third Monday Of December
1887 and plead answer demur to the said complain.
ants petition filed therein, the and matters and
things therein charged and stated will be taken rs con
fessed and decree entered against you according to
the prayer of said bill.
Ottawa, illinois, November !, 1851.
HENRY HtLMIG,
Probate Clerk.
CLARENCE GRraGs Complt's Solr. noy5-4w
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-11-05
A Medical Triumph.
WEBSTER CRY, Ia, July 20, 1888

WEBSTER CRY, Ia, July 20, 1887.
DIR. Mrs. KICK. KIND FRIEND; II was
two years ago last March that applied 10
you for treatment. ras suffering very
much from eczema. with aswelling and sore
ness on my limbs from the feet to the hips.
Almost one solid sore from hip to foot on right
limb, and in many places deep sores into
the flesh from which matter and water dis
dischared. My entire body became more or
less sore and had an intense itching all
over my body, which nearly set me wild.
had been having this trouble for nearly seven
years, and had q prominent doctor in Web
sIer City treat me, but got worse. when
my wife applied to you for medicine for me
I was confined to my bed, the trouble hav-
ing spread over my entire body. suffered
with great aching throughout the body, and
my heart troubled me. But the first time
used your medicines began to get relief
and by constantly treating with you l got
we'll. Your blood medicine was very
thorough. The skin scaled off of my body,
and in large pieces from my hands and ieet.
have been we'll for over year. and no re-
turn of the trouble, which proves the per-
manence of the cure. You also greatly
benefited my wife by treatment you gave
her. Respectfully
WIN. BEIoHroL.
Mrs. DR.. Keck will favor Ottawa with a
visit Nov. 10. All should give her call
See column announcement.
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DISSOLUTION.

CLARENCE GRfsgs. Complt's Solr. nov5-4w
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-11-05
novjSw

NTOTICE.-EsTATE OF PATRICK NOLAN, DECD.
N Notice hereby given that the undersigned, EN-
ecutrix of the last will and testament OF Patrick
NOLAN late Of the county of La Sale and state OF
illinois, deceased will appear before the Probate Court
Of said county the third Monday being the 10Th day.
OF December 1881 at the Probate Court Room. in Ota
wa IN said county, when and where all persons having
claims demands against said estate are notified 70 at
tend and present the same in writing for adjustment
Dated this Sd day Of November. A. D. 1857.
CATHERINE NOLAN,
noy5-sw ExecutriI.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-11-05

OF WARREI WILEY. JR.
~ DKc.-Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
Administrator of the Estate Of Warren Wiley Jr late
of the county of La Sale and state of Illinois, deceased
will appear before the Probate Court Of said county on
the third Monday being the 18th day. Of December 1897
the Probate Court Room, in Ottawa, in said county
when and where all persons having claims demands
against said estate are notified to attend and present
the same in writing for adjustment.
Dated this 18th day Of October. 4. D. 1881
WARREN WILEY. SR..
noy5-SW Administrator.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-11-05

NOTICE.-EsTATE OF ALBERT REYNOLDS, DEC
~ Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned. Ek
ecurix of the last will and testament Of Albert Rey
nods late of the county OF La Sale and state OF Illinois,
deceased viii appear before the Probate Court of said
county on the third Monday (being the 18Th day. of
December 1891 at the Probate Court Room, in OTTAWA
in said county and where all persons having claims
or demands against said estate notified 20 attend
and present the same in writing for adjustment.
Dated this I'd day Of November. A. d. 1887.
HANNAH j. REY NOLDS.
novJ-Sw EXecutrix.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-11-05

A bid fellow named Gay, was arrested on
Saturday morning last, for attempting to
rape an old lady at Mrs Hayes boarding
house in La Sale. He was given an exam
ina.ion, and discharged for want Of satisfac-
tory evidence.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-11-05

Another natural gas well has been struck
at Mendoza. 1t is on the lots Of o Mr.. Mil
Ter, about ten rods south Of the first gas well
bored. 1t is only LOG feet deep and shows
pressure Of % pounds to the square inch
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-11-05

Gerhart Tellie. Streatorite of regular
habits, was knocked down and robbed Of his
watch and chain by two men, in the coal
city on Sunday morning.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-11-05
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

I ETTERS REMAINING UNCLAIMED In the Post
II Office at Ottawa. State Of Illinois, on Thursday,
NOVEMBER q. 1887.
Barr Mrs Julia Moss Sarah
Berry Mrs Ella Nickel W
Beck A Steinke Mrs Bertha
Burns TIA SvensOn Carrie
Barnard Walter Schumacher Mrs Joe
Carpenter Arthur 8 Shotwell NO
Chase II spanswick Mary
Cameron Mrs John Spanswck Mamie L
COrcoran Mrs Sarah Sulzberger Phil
Bouvia Charles Tegard George
Dcuvia Joseph Wcks Gilbert
Frazer DIG Warren Fred
Higgins Mr. Williams Mrs Nancy
Haley c = Windus Conrad
johnson FO Wand Robt
Keith Mrs George
To obtain these letters. the applicant must call for
Advertised Letter and give the date Of the list and
not called for within two weeks they will be sent to
the Dead Letter Office, In Washington.
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,Married.

At The residence OF the brides father In South Otta
wa on the 18th ult, by Arthur Lockwood, Esq. Mr..
ANDREW j. HOFFMAN to Miss EDITH WING.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-11-05
GOOD ElOugg|l,"

There's a heap Of misunder-
standing hides under good
enough" and "almost as
good"
We have nothing to say
against reliable clothing, no
matter where sold. We well
come help against mean
goods. If wrong and high in
price, that's its misfortune.
1t oughtn't to be. Asking
too much is one sided wisdom.
Every storekeeper knows
you want reliable clothing.
But, he mustn't lose your
money. He's afraid of that.
Why not give you something
almost reliable' He doesn't
say that. He says-Here's
something almost as good.
The meanest clothing in the
city says the same-almost
as good.
The reliable is our limit.
We have nothing below that.
The less you have to spend,
we insist-spend it for a re-
liable quality. No difference
how much-spend for that.
1t costs less by wearing
longer.
That's FIsKE & BEEM'S
measure of "good enough"
for you.
Those Foreign Overcoats
were a golden opportunity to
show our leadership! and for
you, new light on fashions.
The variety of goods will
illustrate our way of tailor
ing to measure. More styles
than you'll take time to see.
Fiske & BEEN,
7I2 & ia La Sale St.
We've said very little in
the past concerning Gents
Furnishings, Underwear, etc.
Yet we have the very best,
and plenty of them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-03

If an excuse be deemed necessary for thus bringing
and business before the public hope the following
will be deemed sufficient and do something toward
plishng our object
We have been in the business above indicated all
days beginning in very small way, and thanks to
many friends, haven't been unsuccessful although we
have had to work hard and pay the closest attention
We going to continue whether business be dull
lively profits great SMALL competition even greater
than before, relying upon the continued success
through the strict adherence to the following rules which
have heretofore characterized us:
lst To keep good work. rather than cheap and sell it
at living profit
End. To deal honorably with all and be just, at
the expense Of liberality
3D. To refrain from misrepresentation of every kind
or the undertaking Of competitors goods
4th To keep pace with the times in styles and quality
9TH To realize that being human, are liable to
make mistakes, which should be promptly corrected.
9Th To that all statesmen courteous to our
customers and true to
7th To mind our business.
8th To try and merit the good will Of those who pat
ronize us, and be grateful for the
SEPTEMBER lsT 1881